DU tops South Asia in Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science ranking

Dhaka University (DU) has achieved a landmark success in global higher education, securing 52nd place worldwide and first in South Asia in the Times Higher Education (THE) Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2026.

The ranking evaluates 911 universities across 94 countries.

THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking emphasizes multidisciplinary research, assessing universities across three pillars: input (funding and research investment), process (success metrics, facilities, administrative support, outreach), and output (publications, research quality, impact, and reputation).

A total of 11 performance indicators determine the final rank.

Among 12 Bangladeshi universities featured this year, DU achieved the highest position, highlighting its growing prominence in research and academic excellence.